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Like the title says, I didn't have a good first trip to the track with my 2012 Nismo. My best time was 14.56 @99.9 with a dismal 60 foot of

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Old 07-31-2019, 07:36 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Like the title says, I didn't have a good first trip to the track with my 2012 Nismo.

My best time was 14.56 @99.9 with a dismal 60 foot of 2.58. Launched at 2,500 RPM.

Blew the tires off on the 2nd run. Launched at 6,000 RPM

I made a better 60 foot of 2.28 on the 3rd run but let off the clutch to fast and grinded second gear. resulting in a 14.63 @97.1. Launched at 3,500 RPM

Running cat back GReady exhaust, K&N intake, aftermarket flywheel (not sure brand or type) and Ohtsu 285/35Z R19 FP8000 on the stock Rays.

Track temp was 90 degrees with 70% humidity, at sea level. (No problem raceway in South Louisiana)

Even with a bad 60 foot I would have though I could get under a 14 second 1/4 mile. What are everyone's thoughts?
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Yeah basically seat time and tires

Are you lowered at all?
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Yeah basically seat time and tires

Are you lowered at all?
No, factory suspension and ride height.
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On a side note, what do you think of the Greddy exhaust?
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You're tires probably aren't doing you favors either. It's an older tire designed from the last decade as a Falken fk452. When I say last decade, I'm talking about 2007ish.
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On a side note, what do you think of the Greddy exhaust?
It is really fricken loud at 70-80 MPH!!! I cant wait to get this turbo set up done so it will be quieter
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You're tires probably aren't doing you favors either. It's an older tire designed from the last decade as a Falken fk452. When I say last decade, I'm talking about 2007ish.
Roger that, I will burn those tire to ground in a drift session after I finish up with my turbo install. Then I will buy some up to date tires!
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I bought a set of 18” wheels and a pair of MT ET Street in 285/18.

Really helps to sort out the starting line technique.

Seems our V6 is really picky about staging rpm, and shift timing.
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A sad day is one where you cant drive the car back
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I bought a set of 18” wheels and a pair of MT ET Street in 285/18.

Really helps to sort out the starting line technique.

Seems our V6 is really picky about staging rpm, and shift timing.
Just wondering if your 6spd or auto and hows the wheel hop on the track?
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Ive got a 7AT.

Wheel hop was problem, until I installed whiteline poly rear diff bushings, and replaced that leaking rear crossmember fluid filled mess.

I altered the pinion angle slightly also, when I replaced the bushings.
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